📊 UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Recruitment – Exam Date Announced 

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES) / Indian Statistical Service (ISS) Examination 2026.

As per Examination Notice No. 07/2026-IES/ISS dated 11.02.2026, recruitment will be
conducted for 44 Officer Vacancies.

The exam will be conducted on 19 – 21 June 2026

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📌 UPSC IES / ISS 2026: Overview

Organization	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name	IES / ISS Examination 2026
Notice Number	07/2026-IES/ISS
Total Vacancies	44 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Exam Type	Written + Interview
Exam Dates	19 – 21 June 2026
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

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📊 Vacancy Details

Service	Vacancies
Indian Economic Service (IES)	16
Indian Statistical Service (ISS)	28
Total	44

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🎓 Educational Qualification

• IES: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics
• ISS: Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics / Mathematical Statistics / Applied Statistics OR Master’s Degree in Statistics
• ✅ Final year candidates may apply (subject to proof before Interview)

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🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)

Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
DOB Range	Born between 02 Aug 1996 – 01 Aug 2005
Age Relaxation	SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ESM as per rules

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Also Read: UPSC Forest Service Exam 2026 Notification out

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💰 Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS	₹200/-
Female / SC / ST / PwBD	No Fee

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📝 Selection Process of UPSC IES / ISS 2026

• ✅ Written Examination (1000 Marks)
• ✅ Interview / Viva-Voce (200 Marks)

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📚 Exam Pattern

🟢 Indian Economic Service (IES)

Paper	Marks	Duration
General English	100	3 Hours
General Studies	100	3 Hours
General Economics-I	200	3 Hours
General Economics-II	200	3 Hours
General Economics-III	200	3 Hours
Indian Economics	200	3 Hours

🟢 Indian Statistical Service (ISS)

Paper	Marks	Duration
General English	100	3 Hours
General Studies	100	3 Hours
Statistics-I (Objective)	200	2 Hours
Statistics-II (Objective)	200	2 Hours
Statistics-III (Descriptive)	200	3 Hours
Statistics-IV (Descriptive)	200	3 Hours

• ❗ Objective Papers → Negative Marking Applicable
• ❗ All Papers → English Only

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💼 Salary & Benefits

• 💰 Salary as per Central Government Officer Pay Structure
• 🏛️ Group-A Gazetted Officer Status
• 🏥 Medical Benefits
• 🏠 HRA / Allowances
• 🛡️ Pension & Retirement Benefits

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✅ How to Apply for UPSC IES / ISS 2026

1. Visit https://upsconline.nic.in
2. Complete One-Time Registration (URN)
3. Fill Common Application Form (CAF)
4. Complete Examination Specific Form
5. Upload Live Photo & Signature
6. Pay Application Fee
7. Submit Application

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📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	11 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	03 March 2026 (6:00 PM)
Correction Date	05 to 11 March 2026
Exam Dates	19 to  21 June 2026

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🔗 Important Links

Exam Notice	Download Notice
Official Website	upsc.gov.in
Apply Online	Click to Apply
Notification PDF	Download PDF

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❓ FAQs – UPSC IES / ISS 2026 Recruitment

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in UPSC IES / ISS 2026?

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a total of 44 Officer Vacancies.

Q2. What is the selection process for IES / ISS?

Selection will be based on Written Examination (1000 Marks) followed by Interview (200 Marks).

Q3. Is there negative marking in the exam?

✅ Yes. Negative marking applies to Objective Type Papers (ISS Statistics I & II).

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?

IES: Post-Graduate Degree in Economics / Applied Economics / Econometrics
ISS: Degree with Statistics OR Master’s Degree in Statistics

Q5. What is the age limit?

Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years with relaxation as per Government rules.

Q6. What is the application fee?

General / OBC / EWS: ₹200/-
Female / SC / ST / PwBD: No Fee

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▶️ Also Check:

✅ UPSC Civil Services 2026 Notification Out